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3 days ago
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'Chow mein is back, baby': Fall River's Oriental Chow Mein factory up and running again
FALL RIVER — While no easy feat for Fall Riverites, you made it through no-chow-mein May. Pat yourselves on the back and celebrate at your favorite local chow mein go-to because this week the region has been blessed with an early Christmas miracle: the temporary noodle drought is finally over, and Oriental Chow Mein Co. has reopened. The noodle machine at the city's landmark Oriental Chow Mein had been out of operation since early May, sending Fall River-area restaurants into a brief panic as they pulled chow mein dishes off their menu with the loss of their noodle supplier. Fall River chow mein factory: No more noodles until further notice But rabid fans — forced to get by without Oriental's famous at-home Hoo-Mee Chow Mein mix — can breathe easy now. The machine got back up and running June 3, and Oriental Chow Mein Co.'s 42 Eighth St. facility has been a flurry of activity since. On the morning of June 5, a steady flow of customers were in and out of the shop, seeking the only cure for their chow mein withdrawals leaving the business with bags of noodles in hand. According to Nelson Wong, whose family has run Oriental for nearly eight decades, restaurants have also been running them ragged with orders as patrons not-so-patiently await the return of the iconic chow mein sandwich, a dish made famous in Fall River and now popular well beyond. 'Last hurrah': Why customers loved the iconic Fall River restaurant Mee Sum Roger's Family Restaurant in Somerset shared via a June 4 post, 'Breaking news…….. Chow Mein is back, baby! Come & get it!!!!!!' which caught the eye of 500 happy customers on Facebook and counting. They were one of many restaurants forced to temporarily drop their well-known chow mein sandwich from their menu. Others, such as Mr. Chen at their 210 Rhode Island Ave., Fall River, have experimented with making their own noodles in house in the interim. This recent shutdown marks the second noodle crisis Oriental Chow Mein fans have faced. In 2009, a fire at the Eighth Street factory forced them to close for six months. Those currently stocking up in the event of another unforeseen noodle shortage were offered some words of advice from Wong. 'Keep them in the freezer. That's the best place to keep it,' he said on June 5. This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Oriental Chow Mein open: Fall River noodle factory back after closure
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30-03-2025
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Top stories: South Coast Rail is finally running. What's faster: train or car?
As we kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was. Top stories this past week included: South Coast Rail's first weekend: What's the schedule? What apps do you need? What to know. Are local government and school board meetings getting too long, or is it democracy at work? Some say limits are needed. A look at this weekend's 12th annual Herren Shootout. Kevin Snyder recently retired after 23 seasons as head coach of the Somerset Berkley co-op ice hockey team, and he got a surprise at his retirement party. Fall River's Spencer Borden school honored beloved crossing guard Peggy McGowan. On Wednesday, the school unveiled a plaque in McGowan's honor mounted on the corner she manned every morning and afternoon. B.M.C. Durfee High School will host a multicultural celebration of music and food on April 3. Fall River is seeking input on the latest designs for a skate park coming soon to the Flint. Things To Do took a look at how you can have lunch on board the USS Massachusetts. Swansea wants to redevelop Wilbur Avenue, and needs your input: How to join the planning. Tackle your reading list: Check out these book clubs at Fall River-area libraries. Fall River is a step closer to demolishing the old Bedford Street police station. White's of Westport will be hosting a breakfast buffet featuring a meet-and-greet with Bluey. The latest Greater Fall River real estate report, featuring a bungalow-style home in Tiverton that sold for $750,000. The newly-built home on Old Farm Lane features a gourmet kitchen, a primary suite with a walk-in closet and an en-suite bath, a full walk-out basement, and an expansive backyard. Check out this property, as well as other recent top-sellers. These were the most read stories of the week on After a decades-long wait, South Coast Rail passenger service began this past week. The Fall River/New Bedford Line extends from Boston south to Taunton, Fall River and New Bedford, connecting the SouthCoast's three largest cities to the state capital by train for the first time since 1958. Here's how the launch went, and what excited passengers had to say on Day One. All aboard to Boston: South Coast Rail is finally running after 34 years Aboard an MBTA commuter rail train from Fall River on its first day of service, General Manager Phil Eng told passengers the ride from Fall River to Boston is "definitely faster than driving.' Is it? Transit advocates have long suggested that commuter rail service from Fall River would be overall faster than driving, so we decided to put it to the test. One reporter took the commuter rail, and one drove: who got to South Station the fastest and safest? It's a race: MBTA train vs. car from Fall River to Boston. Which is faster and better? Fall River's iconic North End restaurant, Roger's Coney Island Hot Dogs, closed recently, but there is good news for dismayed Roger's enthusiasts: It's coming back! There's new ownership, and they've made some fun changes, like a Red Sox-themed menu. Opening day is set for Monday: Learn more, here. Game on: Roger's diner in Fall River reopening next week with Red Sox-themed menu Duke's Bakery and Cafe has branched out with a new venture: a food truck featuring their chicken and waffles. Their new permanently-placed food truck, Duke's Chicken 'n' Waffles, made its debut this past week. This is the first in what could be a national franchise too, thanks to a franchise partnership with a group led by one of the original sharks from ABC reality TV show 'Shark Tank.' Learn more about Duke's Chicken 'n' Waffles, here, and take a peek at the menu, here. New food truck: Duke's Chicken 'n' Waffles food truck opens — and could see national franchises On the menu: Duke's Chicken 'n' Waffles food truck is open. Check out the menu and Southern fare here. An application for a multi-family home at the corner of Ninth and Bedford streets earned unanimous approval from Fall River's Zoning Board of Appeals at the Thursday, March 20, meeting to convert two ground-level commercial spaces into four new 1-bedroom apartments. This is what we know so far. ZBA approval: Bedford Street multifamily gets OK to open 4 new apartments close to Fall River's downtown This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Top stories: South Coast Rail is running. What's faster: train or car?
